Nancy Cunard A Biography
Nancy Cunard A Biography by Anne Chisholm, published by Penguin Books in 1981, offers an in-depth exploration of the life of Nancy Clara Cunard, a writer, heiress, and political activist. This 480-page biography details her rejection of British upper-class values and her commitment to combating racism and fascism throughout her life. The narrative highlights her relationships with notable literary figures and artists of the 20th century, providing insight into her influence and the complexities of her character.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Cunard’s life, including her interactions with prominent individuals such as Wyndham Lewis, Aldous Huxley, and Langston Hughes. The biography also addresses her later struggles with mental illness and declining health, culminating in her death in Paris. Through its focus on biography and literary figures, this edition presents a nuanced portrait of a woman who defied societal expectations and left a lasting impact on her contemporaries.
Official synopsis Publisher
From Nancy Clara Cunard (10 March 1896 – 17 March 1965) was a writer, heiress and political activist. She was born into the British upper class but strongly rejected her family’s values, devoting much of her life to fighting racism and fascism. She became a muse to some of the 20th century’s most distinguished writers and artists, including Wyndham Lewis, Aldous Huxley, Tristan Tzara, Ezra Pound and Louis Aragon, who were among her lovers, Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Constantin Brâncuşi, Langston Hughes, Man Ray, and William Carlos Williams. MI5 documents reveal that she was involved with Indian socialist leader VK Krishna Menon. In later years, she suffered from mental illness, and her physical health deteriorated. She died at age 69, weighing only 26 kilos (57 pounds), in the Hôpital Cochin, Paris.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Nancy Cunard A Biography” about?
Who is the author of “Nancy Cunard A Biography”?
When was “Nancy Cunard A Biography” published?
What is the ISBN for “Nancy Cunard A Biography”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
